Books on the archaeology and history of the lands of the Bible and the ancient Middle East, including overviews and accounts of excavations of important sites.
A classic account of the archaeology and antiquities of Jordan, based upon a lifetime's knowledge of the region.
A systematic survey of the relationship between archaeology and biblical studies in the 20th century, combining readability with scholarship.
Series: Century of …
An exploration of the scientific background to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, ranging from geological processes to the economy of the Dead Sea region.
A general introduction to Biblical archaeology, aimed the general reader, the student and the tourist.
Series: Cities of the Biblical World
An account of archaeological developments at the biblical site of Jericho.
Series: Cities of the Biblical World
A thoughtful and highly readable comparison of the ancient history of the bible and the natural history of evolution as academic subjects.
A major illustrated reference work that provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the Graeco-Roman world that formed the backdrop for the New Testament.
An account of one of Europe's earliest scientific explorations of Egypt, showing how Carsten Niebuhr laid the foundations of modern Egyptology.
An account of the ancient Jewish settlement of Khirbet Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found, based on archaeological evidence uncovered at the site.
Series: Cities of the Biblical World
An account of recent archaeological developments at the biblical site of Ugarit, aimed at the general reader, the student and the tourist.
Series: Cities of the Biblical World